Crush

SEVENTEEN's song 'Crush' is a vibrant and energetic ode to the exhilarating feeling of having a crush. The lyrics capture the intensity and excitement that come with newfound affection. The repeated lines 'You are my crush' and 'I got a crush on you' emphasize the central theme of infatuation, while the phrase '나는 너에게 rush' (I rush to you) conveys a sense of urgency and eagerness to be close to the object of their affection. The use of 'hush hush' suggests that nothing else matters when they are focused on their crush, highlighting the all-consuming nature of their feelings.

The song also delves into the complexity of these emotions. The line 'It’s 조금 complicated' (It's a little complicated) acknowledges that having a crush isn't always straightforward. The lyrics '날 끌어당기는 건 아무도 형내 낼 수 없는 너' (What pulls me in is you, who no one can imitate) suggest that the person they are infatuated with is unique and irreplaceable. This uniqueness is further emphasized with '유일해 넌 내게 only one' (You are the only one to me), underscoring the special connection they feel.

The song's upbeat tempo and lively rhythm mirror the rush of emotions described in the lyrics. The lines 'Oh, baby 난 멈출 수 없어 (I'm crazy for you)' and '이미 서로의 심장은 병열로 나열돼' (Our hearts are already aligned in parallel) convey a sense of inevitability and mutual attraction. The metaphor of hearts being aligned in parallel suggests a deep, almost fated connection. The song also touches on the idea of communication beyond words, as seen in '음악의 볼륨을 최대치로 올려도 우린 대화가 가능해' (Even if we turn the music up to the maximum, we can still communicate), indicating a profound understanding between the two.

The recurring theme of sweetness, as in '지금 이 달콤함은 영원히 해롭지 않아' (This sweetness will never be harmful), adds a layer of innocence and purity to the emotions being expressed. The song concludes with a sense of growing intensity and passion, as seen in 'Woo 우리 감정은 all day 쉴 틈 없이 커지고 있어' (Our feelings are growing all day without a break), capturing the relentless and ever-expanding nature of young love.